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Poll of the Month; December 2018

Only two left: Which city do you think should host the 2026 Olympic Winter Games?

You can find the poll here, or in the sidebar of the news page.

 

Results poll of the month November 2018;

Argentina, India and Indonesia have expressed interest in hosting the Olympic Games for the first time. Which of these countries, do you think, are well able to do so? (Multiple answers possible)

  • Argentina (35%, 9 Votes)
  • Indonesia (31%, 8 Votes)
  • India (23%, 6 Votes)
  • None of the above (12%, 3 Votes)

Total Voters: 23

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Results referenda on hosting the Olympic Games in the last 2 decades

Olympic GamesTypeCity / CantonResult
2002WinterValais, SwitzerlandFor
2006WinterValais, SwitzerlandFor
2010WinterBern, SwitzerlandAgainst
Quebec City, CanadaFor
Vancouver, CanadaFor
2018WinterMunich, GermanyFor
2022WinterGraubünden, Switzerland Against
Krakow, PolandAgainst
Munich, GermanyAgainst
Oslo, NorwayFor
2024SummerHamburg, GermanyAgainst
2026WinterCalgary, CanadaAgainst
Graubünden, Switzerland Against
Innsbrück, AustriaAgainst
Valais, SwitzerlandAgainst
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2026 Bid; Calgary 2026 plebiscite results

Once again, a city withdraws from the race to host the 2026 Olympic Winter Games.

 

Statements

“I truly believe this was the best opportunity to unite our community around a new vision of hope, confidence and realize an extended legacy, inspired by the world’s best winter athletes.”

Scott Hutcheson, Board Chair Calgary 2026
Source: Calgary 2026
Full news release: Calgary 2026 Bid Corporation Reflects on Valuable Lessons Learned for the Future; Recognizes and Thanks Supporters (PDF)

 

“We can collectively harness the energy invested in the discussion about the Games bid and channel it into a robust conversation about our city’s future, our economy, job creation and pursuing a new vision for success.”

Mary Moran, CEO Calgary 2026
Source: Calgary 2026
Full news release: Calgary 2026 Bid Corporation Reflects on Valuable Lessons Learned for the Future; Recognizes and Thanks Supporters (PDF)

 

“We thank the Calgary 2026 Bid Corporation, and the many leaders from the federal, provincial, local and Indigenous communities who have worked diligently in this effort. We applaud and thank the athletes, volunteers and our staff, whose passion has been clearly demonstrated through their countless hours of devotion to making the Games in Calgary a possibility. Most of all, we thank the people of Calgary and Canmore who stood behind this effort to make the 2026 Games a reality for their region and for their country.”

Tricia Smith, President, Canadian Olympic Committee
Source: Canadian Olympic Committee
Full statement: COC statement on the outcome of the Calgary 2026 plebiscite

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2026 Bid; Promo video Calgary

Calgary 2026 Olympic Bid – The World is Ours from MEDIAPOP Films on Vimeo.

 

Calgary welcomed the world in 1988, hosting the Winter Olympic Games in true Calgary fashion. The Games created a standard for volunteerism, civic pride, opportunity, and the entrepreneurial spirit that defines this city.

We have an opportunity to extend our legacy for another 30 years and beyond.

Calgary, It’s Your Decision.

Join the Conversation: calgary2026.ca

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Poll of the Month; November 2018

Argentina, India and Indonesia have expressed interest in hosting the Olympic Games for the first time. Which of these countries, do you think, are well able to do so?

You can find the poll here, or in the sidebar of the news page.

 

Results poll of the month October 2018;

Which sport, held in Buenos Aires 2018, should also be part of the Olympic program?

  • Roller Speed Skating (35%, 7 Votes)
  • Beach Handball (30%, 6 Votes)
  • Futsal (20%, 4 Votes)
  • Breaking (10%, 2 Votes)
  • Hockey5s (5%, 1 Votes)

Total Voters: 16

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2026 Bid; Masterplan and Venues Stockholm (October 2018)

Skeppsbron

 

Stockholm is one of the three candidate cities for the XXV Olympic Winter Games. You can read more about the 2026 bidding process here.

 

Summary venue master plan

  • 12 Competition venues
    • 6 Existing
    • 1 Temporary
    • 2 Existing – Permanent works required
    • 3 New
  • 75% of venues are extisting or temporary
  • 1 Venue from the 1912 Stockholm Olympic Games
  • 4 Olympic Villages (1 in Latvia)
  • 40% of beds in existing facilities
  • 4 Clusters (1 in Latvia)
  • Distances between Stockholm and other clusters:
    • Åre – 623km – 60m flight + 80min drive
    • Falun – 233km – 162min drive
    • Sigulda (Latvia) – 571km – 70m flight + 80min drive

 

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2026 Bid; Masterplan and Venues Milan / Cortina d’Ampezzo (October 2018)

San Siro

 

Milan / Cortina d’Ampezzo is one of the three candidate cities for the XXV Olympic Winter Games. You can read more about the 2026 bidding process here.

 

Summary venue master plan

  • 12 Competition venues
    • 8 Existing
    • 1 Temporary
    • 2 Existing – Permanent works required
    • 1 New
  • 92% of venues are extisting or temporary
  • 3 Venues from the 1956 Cortina d’Ampezzo Olympic Winter Games
  • 4 Olympic Villages
  • 22% of beds in existing facilities
  • 5-6 Clusters
  • Distances between clusters:
    • Milan – Cortina 415km / 5h00
    • Milan – Valtellina 130km / 2h30
    • Milan – Val di Fiemme 290km / 4h00
    • Cortina – Bormio 330km / 5h30
  • The venue for Biathlon has yet to be determined.
  • The Paralympic Games concept is not yet finalised.

 

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